Cliffhanger - the South Coast's premier café and licensed restaurant is perfect for all the family, with 3 great dining concepts all under one roof, plus additional al fresco seating area.We serve beautiful breakfasts, and both traditional and healthy kids meals.
Try starting the day with our “Over The Edge” breakfast of Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, for example.

Open all day from 8am until 10pm with waitress service serving breakfasts, lunch, and our á la carte menu from 7pm, created by our renowned Dorset chef Ian Hewitt. His menu changes fortnightly to reflect the changing seasons.
(Only Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings in Winter months.)

Cliffhanger chosen in Top Ten Restaurants for Kids list by the Times!
In their Square Meal nationwide guide to the best places to dine with children, Cliffhanger was the only South Coast establishment listed. In fact, the only one South of Essex.

Cliffhanger featured in The Echo! See the article here.

Early Bird Offer! Two eat for £10, Monday-Friday, 3 - 6 pm.
See Events page for menu (changing weekly).
Also visit the MENU pages to see our All new daytime and evening menus.

Live Music regularly, so watch the Events page for details. Excellent live musicians, with a three course dinner. A great night out.

Meetings? The Cliffhanger is the perfect place for your club or group meetings. Just contact us in advance to arrange it.
Gift Vouchers. The perfect present.
Kids Party? Let us take care of your children's party. Contact us for menus and prices.

Cliffhanger Coffee Express: Quick lighter bites & snacks with fresh ground coffee.
Served from the counter all day with indoor and al fresco seating.
Cliffhanger To Go: Our exciting takeaway concept offering hot and cold food & beverages. Delicious ice creams and smoothies.
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Cliffhanger's unique position boasts some of Dorset’s best views, offering. panoramic views of the Isle of Wight to Old Harry Rocks, making Cliffhanger the ideal location for your special occasion. Bookings for birthdays, anniversaries, or family reunions can be arranged. Just telephone to discuss your individual requirements, or use the Contact us page.

We also run award winning Highcliffe Castle Tea Rooms set in the grounds of Highcliffe Castle. The Tea Rooms are a short stroll along the coastal path, or a 3 minute drive.
Please see Location map for both the Tea Rooms and Cliffhanger.

CLIFFHANGER..…good food all day every day!